I Became an Officer in Another World in Just 5 Minutes - Chapter 107

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Episode 107

“Unless the Captain directly states that you have a business relationship with us, it won’t become known to the world. Lieutenant Eden sitting beside you is also getting along just fine, isn’t he?”

He pointed at Eden with his eyes.

“Is the Lieutenant also affiliated with Besinia?”

“Have you been letting my words go in one ear and out the other? It’s a business relationship. They may not be a righteous organization, but the fact that they’re competent is undeniable.”

Certainly, their competence was beyond doubt.

‘An organization that’s not only surviving despite being hostile to both empires, but is even expanding its influence.’

Certainly, under the assumption that we wouldn’t be discovered, there was nothing wrong with establishing a relationship.

“If Lieutenant Eden says so, let’s establish a relationship. Honestly, I’m curious about the information too.”

“Heh heh, a wise choice.”

“Do I need to sign a contract or something separately…”

“There’s nothing like that. Instead, we’re giving you this.”

Yorn took out a fist-sized magical device from his inner pocket.

“What is… this?”

“It’s a magical device that tells you the location of the nearest Besinia branch. When you have something you need, just follow this.”

“Does it operate based on my location?”

“I can’t tell you the detailed principles, but you can think of it as something similar.”

At Yorn’s words, I examined the magical device once.

‘This is completely just like navigation in a map app.’

Seeing as it’s a secret, it seems like it contains circuits that Besinia developed and uses exclusively.

And the function of this magical device didn’t end there.

“This may be rude, but could you cut your fingertip slightly and give me about two drops of blood?”

“What…? Why is that?”

I tilted my head at the somewhat absurd and sudden request.

“The location of Besinia’s branches is an extremely important secret. That’s why we want to take measures so that no one other than the Captain can use the magical device.”

“Ah… that function is included too.”

This was a fairly famous circuit that I knew about too.

‘I know the license fee is quite expensive for each use.’

By the way, circuits have copyright concepts, so if you use them carelessly, you’ll really be in big trouble.

Of course, I don’t know if an organization with extraterritorial rights like Besinia would follow copyrights.

‘They definitely wouldn’t follow such things.’

If they were going to follow such things, they’d be operating in the light, not in the shadows.

“Ugh.”

Drip! Drip!

I cut the tip of my index finger slightly and dropped blood onto the magical device.

Whirrrr.

At the same time, the magical device trembled and emitted a blue light.

The circuit had just activated, and now no one except me could use the magical device.

“Thank you for your cooperation. I look forward to continuing a good relationship.”

“I look forward to working with you too.”

I grasped Yorn’s extended hand and shook it.

‘It feels like I made a contract with a demon.’

Don’t supporting characters in novels usually make contracts with demons to surpass the protagonist, even knowing they’ll fall into ruin?

I didn’t understand it when I was a reader, but now that I’m directly facing the situation, there were reasons for everything.

‘It’s too sweet.’

Especially since I’m about to quit being a soldier and change careers to become a merchant.

For a merchant, information is power, so the value of the relationship I just established will definitely draw an upward curve.

“Then I’d like to ask now. For what reason did I become a target of the Assassin Squad?”

“Heh heh, I expected you would. Just pay the price for the information and I’ll tell you right away.”

As expected, it wasn’t free.

‘Usually when you sign up as a new member, shouldn’t they tell you at least one thing for free?’

Their generosity couldn’t be more lacking.

“How much do you want?”

As long as it wasn’t an absolutely ridiculous amount, I was prepared to pay anything.

‘I absolutely have to find out. There’s definitely something.’

As Lieutenant Eden had said, I couldn’t become an assassination target just for deceiving Sadis a little.

“Money is good too, but we’ve already decided what we want as the price for this information.”

“If not money, then what?”

“Didn’t you once hover between life and death after being poisoned by enemy poison in the 3rd Division?”

“Uh… yes, that happened.”

I don’t know how they know that fact, but it certainly happened once.

‘I really almost died.’

The situation and feeling from that time still occasionally pop up as nightmares.

“We want the antidote that neutralized the poison then as the price for the information.”

“The antidote? Hmm…”

The antidote from that time was a solution that was in the first aid kit I bought from the shop.

‘That’s not bad.’

50 points isn’t cheap, but it’s definitely worth the investment.

“I can give it to you, but the source or manufacturing method…”

“Of course, the price this time is just the antidote. If you want to know about additional things, we’ll make an appropriate proposal for that, so you don’t need to worry.”

Honestly, trusting these people doesn’t make sense, but for some reason I felt trust.

“Understood. I need time to obtain it, so I’ll give it to you after returning to the Empire.”

“Ah… you don’t have it with you right now?”

Did he want to receive it immediately?

Disappointment showed in Yorn’s expression.

‘I could give it to him, but how would I receive the item in this cramped place?’

A first aid kit suddenly falling from thin air.

I naturally had no confidence in explaining it without breaking plausibility.

“Yes, I left it behind since I didn’t think I’d have any use for it.”

“I see. We’d be grateful if you could come to the branch as soon as you have it ready.”

It was a calm and polite tone, but something felt different.

‘These people seem to be in a hurry.’

The speed of his speech had increased, and his eye movements showed he had a lot on his mind.

‘Should I take advantage of this?’

What is a merchant’s virtue?

Isn’t it extracting maximum profit with minimum cost?

“I’ll handle important matters after returning and then visit once.”

“What…? Important matters?”

“I made the mistake of having the wrong superior, so work has piled up to the point of bursting.”

I glared once at Eden, who was just sitting quietly beside us.

“Still, wouldn’t it be better to make the deal first? Being a target of the Assassin Squad is an extremely dangerous situation.”

“Well, I’ve lived fine so far, so what could happen in a few days? When I return, I’ll be inside the military camp anyway.”

Yorn’s expression began to crumble little by little.

I couldn’t use the Eye of Truth because it’s expensive, but he was definitely quite troubled mentally.

‘Now, if you want express delivery, offer something more.’

Don’t regular deliveries also charge extra fees if you want them delivered quickly?

“Heh heh, you got me.”

Yorn, who noticed that I had made a deal, shook his head and laughed quietly.

“Originally, I was going to make a deal when you asked about the manufacturing method or source later, but if you bring it within two days of arrival, I’ll tell you.”

“You need to tell me what it’s related to.”

“It’s about an impending danger. Very important information that even the Intelligence Agency hasn’t grasped.”

He glances at Eden while speaking, and it’s almost like a drama preview level.

‘Impending danger, I can’t help but bite on this one too.’

If he went on home shopping, he’d definitely be a sellout king.

“Since you’re being so considerate, I’ll make time in my schedule to visit.”

“Hehe, thank you.”

After that, time passed in a relatively quiet atmosphere.

About an hour later, the carriage passed through the forest and came out to the coastline.

“Load it this way.”

“We need to depart soon! Move quickly!”

Dozens of people already out there.

They were loading unidentified boxes onto a ship that looked a bit larger than a fishing boat.

‘Aren’t these smugglers?’

Eerie dawn.

A ship anchored at the coastline instead of a pier.

Anyone could see they were smugglers.

“You can board that ship and cross over to the Empire.”

“I’d like to arrest them all.”

Eden glared at the smugglers with an expression like he was about to pull out an arrest warrant any moment.

“Please let it slide. This is a route I worked hard to open.”

“I suppose I have to. Tell me when it loses value, and I’ll have them face justice that very day.”

“I’ll remember that. Let’s go.”

We got off the carriage and followed Yorn toward the smugglers.

“Oh, Old Man! I thought you weren’t coming today.”

A man who looked like he should be working as a woodcutter somewhere rather than smuggling spotted Yorn and broke into a wide smile.

“The customers were a bit late. Can you still take them aboard?”

“For Old Man’s customers, we’d throw out cargo even if there’s no space. Look how much money you give us.”

“Hehe, I’m really grateful for that. Today it’s these two, so please take good care of them.”

Yorn turned his head and pointed to me and Eden.

“Got it! How about the payment.”

“I can give it now if you want. Or you can receive it after you return.”

“Then can you give it now. I’m thinking of having some fun while I’m there.”

“You’re young so you’re full of energy. Here you go.”

Clink.

Two heavy pouches were placed in the man’s hands.

“My goodness, how much is this. I’m living thanks to Old Man.”

“I put in a little more than usual, so treat them to a meal on the way.”

“Are they the Emperor or something. I’ll serve them with utmost care, so don’t worry.”

The man spoke while beating his chest.

I thought smugglers would be gloomy, but this is completely the opposite.

‘More importantly, just how much did he give for that reaction.’

Smuggling brothers must earn considerable amounts, so I’d estimate at least over 100 gold.

“I’ll trust you. And the items I requested last time are loaded in the carriage, so take them.”

“As expected of Old Man! Someone come and move these!”

“Yes!!”

At the man’s call, people who looked quite strong took boxes from the carriage and loaded them onto the ship.

“We need to depart soon, so please board, you two. If you need to say goodbye, do it quickly.”

At the mention that there wasn’t much time, Yorn’s gaze turned to Eden.

“I still don’t know what business brought you here, but I hope you achieve what you desire.”

“Thank you. Next time we meet, I’ll be waiting for progress.”

“I’ll do my best.”

After Yorn briefly answered in their cryptic conversation, he turned his head to look at me.

“You’ve come a long way, please return safely.”

“Yes, I’ll get the antidote as quickly as possible, so don’t worry.”

“Hehe, thank you. I’ll send word for the Captain to give you special treatment.”

I shook hands with Yorn as he extended his hand.

“I hope we can see each other often in the future.”

‘No. That’s a bit much.’

Really, just once as a finishing move when absolutely necessary.

Frequent contact is a shortcut to ruin.

“Ha…haha, if there’s business.”

“There will be plenty of business. Board before it gets any later. I’ll be going now.”

With those final words, Yorn took the carriage and leisurely left the scene.

“Let’s go too.”

“Yes.”

Eden and I followed the smuggler and boarded the ship.

“You can use this room.”

A reasonably sized room at the far end of the ship’s interior.

With one bed and two chairs, considering the size of the ship, it’s practically a suite room.

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